Ex-NBA guard J.R. Smith aims to make golf more accessible

FILE - North Carolina A&T's J.R. Smith chips from the 17th fairway during the first round of the Phoenix Invitational golf tournament in Burlington, N.C., Oct. 11, 2021. Smith, a former NBA player, hopes his journey to become a college golfer helps others feel comfortable taking up the sport regardless of their background. Smith is part of a new video podcast launching Wednesday designed to make the sport more accessible to young and diverse audiences. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) Posted at 12:14 PM, Jan 25, 2023 Former NBA guard J.